Composition Year | 1892 |
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Genre Categories | Rhapsodies; For orchestra; Scores featuring the orchestra |
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Work Title | Irish Rhapsody |
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Composer | Herbert, Victor |
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. | IVH 20 |
Key | A major |
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. | 1892 |
First Performance. | 1892-04-20 in New York
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First Publication. | 1910 |
Dedication | the Gaelic Society of New York |
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period | Romantic |
Piece Style | Romantic |
Instrumentation | Orchestra
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Extra Information | Upon hearing this piece, James Huneker referred to Herbert as the "Irish Wagner." This piece became so popular across the country that it literally was played to death, falling so far from favor that it disappeared for decades. Setting the Stage in America by Alyce Mott. |